Kangaroo

Kangaroo

$20.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.


Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

This compelling novel, Kangaroo, plunges into the tumultuous political landscape of post-World War I Australia through the eyes of an English writer seeking refuge. It masterfully portrays the protagonist's entanglement with a burgeoning fascist movement and the complex ideologies that shaped the era. Lawrence’s prose vividly captures the raw beauty of the Australian continent while simultaneously dissecting the psychological and philosophical struggles of its characters. The narrative powerfully illustrates themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning amidst societal upheaval. This work stands as a profound examination of political extremism and personal disillusionment, offering a rich tapestry of human experience.

Author: D. H. Lawrence
Format: Hardback
Published: 1963, Heinemann.

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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

This compelling novel, Kangaroo, plunges into the tumultuous political landscape of post-World War I Australia through the eyes of an English writer seeking refuge. It masterfully portrays the protagonist's entanglement with a burgeoning fascist movement and the complex ideologies that shaped the era. Lawrence’s prose vividly captures the raw beauty of the Australian continent while simultaneously dissecting the psychological and philosophical struggles of its characters. The narrative powerfully illustrates themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning amidst societal upheaval. This work stands as a profound examination of political extremism and personal disillusionment, offering a rich tapestry of human experience.